trampoline maintenance and safety tips

Trampoline Maintenance and Safety Tips

Trampoline is fun sport and has a lot of health benefits. Allow you to get some exercise. They are heavy pieces in the equipment, and can cause injury when assembling, and when putting away or disassembling. They must be very careful and have diligence and only under the supervision of a suitably qualified person or the company worker who is sent for assembling the product is the best for this work.

Keep these points when buying this product

Check the quality of the equipment before buying. Look for the best quality product in the market.

Check the company’s web link and their consumer’s feedback for seeking knowledge about the product.

Compare with other company brands and read the reviews.

Choose a proper size that you feel would be best for your need. Follow the guidelines and rules mentioned in the manual book.

Buy a comfortable product that your family and friends suggest.

Brand that gives a warranty of at least a year or two can be trusted and believed.

It is quite important to maintain it well for our safety. If you want your equipment to last longer, you should know how to keep it well. This means that every parts and pieces should be taken care of.

If children under the age of 12 are using, make sure there is an adult supervisor and also make sure they are wearing knee pads and following other safety precautions.

Look for the extra safety gears that you will need for the safety for your family and friends. Gears such as knee pads, gymnastic clothes, gloves, socks.etc.

Buy net guard or wall that is assembled on the equipment for better protection of the children under the age of 12 and below.

Tips

How to maintain your trampoline properly

Mats: The mat or the bed is the one at the center of the equipment. It is the widest part and it’s where the user jumps. Do ensure that the equipment isn’t worn or torn out or needs a replacement.

Net enclosure: The trampoline net enclosure is attached to keep the children inside the trampoline. Check if there are any holes or cracks to know whether you need to buy a new one or not. This should also be checked regularly, so that you can avoid accidents.

Padding: There are two types of pad that you need to check:

The pole pad: It protects the jumper in case they lose their balance and bumped into the pole frame. The padding can sag because of the outside weather usually in the winter and depend upon the usage of the equipment.

It is the same case with the spring pad.

The equipment should be suitably placed on the grass or garden, wherever it is soft and has less chance of injury in case of any loss in balance.

When the equipment is not being used, cover the equipment and store it away for the winter.

Check the attachment to the pad to ensure it is attached securely.

Inspect the legs for defects or bent parts.

Make sure the springs are in a good condition and are not broken.

Don’t leave it outdoor all winter, providing they’re made from rust resistant materials.

Oiling and greasing is important.

Check the equipment regularly.

Read the manual guide or instruction book given with the equipment.

Check the quality of the equipment before purchasing.

Check the company’s web link and their consumer’s feedback for seeking knowledge about the product.

Read the Do’s and Don’ts.

Check the exceeding maximum weight.

Learn the assembling and disassembling techniques.

Check the warranty of your product.

Moving an equipment from one place to another

The connect points of the equipment should be wrapped secured with weather resistant tape, such as duct tape while moving. This will the frame intact during the move and prevent the connector points from dislocating.

Also lift the equipment off the around and hold it horizontal to the around when moving.

Keep it away from fire or any other flammable places.

Shady place can prevent it from sun damage.

Also keep it away from rocks, stones or any other sharp objects.

Assemble or place a safety pad on the ground also.

Check all the screws of the equipment, it should be tightly fastened.

Always store or lock up your equipment when not in use, ensuring legs and top rails are secured.

Best way to clean your equipment

The jumping mat and the edges are easily cleaned with a cloth and some cold water.

Always keep the mat clean.

Keep pets away from the equipment.

Don’t use solvents, detergent or any soap powder.

Don’t wash using hot water.

Don’t use chemical cleaners.

Use rust cleaning agents for removal of rusts.

After the cleaning is done, make sure to use preventive measures of rusting such as painting the rods or legs.

Use a protective cover over your equipment to prevent it against the dry leaves, dust and twigs.

Use a soft brush to remove snow, dry leaves.

Don’t use a shovel to remove snow or leaves it might damage the mat.

Store it in a dry place if not in use.

Store it during the extreme weather as it may cause cracks on the pad.

Comfortable and best clothes u should wear when using the equipment

Wear cotton socks, gymnastic shoes or be barefoot.

Be aware that shoes that are rough or thorny shouldn’t be worn while using the equipment.